3.7. Geographical

Geographical is a special type used for storing geographical location data. Fields of this type store zip codes. Each location has its latitude and longitude that allows user to search within particular radius from his location. By default, iRealty includes US zip code database with latitude and longitude. A user can also add location for other countries using import data from file or add a new location features.

To modify geographical field, click the edit icon near that field. A field modification page will be opened. To edit geographic data, click on 'Edit Geographic Data' link. You will be redirected to System Configuration / Geographic Data. All available geographical locations will be listed in a table. To add a new location, enter its caption (for example a zip code), longitude and latitude to the 'Add a New Location' form and click 'Add' button. To import data from .csv or .exl files click on the 'Import data from file' link. Location data import form will be opened. Choose the file you wish to import using 'Browse' button. Choose the format of your file. Enter line from which you want to import data to the 'Start Line' field. Enter number of column which contain names of imported data to the 'Name Column' field. Enter latitude and longitude column numbers in appropriate fields and click 'Import' button.

By default, fields of this type display as input box in input forms and as input box with list of search radius in search forms.